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This is my three-point plan for standing up to the far right and the billionaire bullies | Sadiq Khan

400+by Sadiq Khan / 4h

Putting pressure on social media companies to tackle hate and misinformation is a start, but there’s more that the centre left can do Sadiq Khan warns western democracy at risk from ‘resurgent fascism’ ahead of Trump inauguration Progressives across the western world face a century-defining challenge – and the stakes for liberal democracy couldn’t be higher. The far right is on the march. From Sw

An American tragedy: how Biden paved the way for Trump’s White House return

Biden defends foreign policy achievements

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200+by David Smith in Washington / 10h

To admirers, Biden will remain one of the most consequential one-term presidents in US history – to detractors, he was undone by a fatal flaw His back straight, his voice steady, Joe Biden stood at the US Capitol just days after a violent insurrection and declared : “Democracy has prevailed.” Fast forward three and a half years and America’s president cut a different, diminished figure. “We final

Bulldozers kill man in tent in Atlanta clearing homeless camp near MLK’s church

100by George Chidi in Atlanta / 4h

The city was clearing the area around the Ebenezer Baptist church before the MLK Day celebration on Monday City workers in Atlanta have killed a man living in a tent while clearing a homeless encampment with construction equipment near Martin Luther King’s famous Georgia church. The death of Cornelius Taylor on Thursday afternoon resulted from an effort to reduce the visibility of people without

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LA firefighters helped by lull in winds, but more fire weather in forecast

Eaton Fire containment efforts ongoing

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by Edward Helmore / 1h

Crews make progress but strong winds anticipated in Los Angles basin next week, carrying potential peril Another round of fire-provoking Santa Ana winds are anticipated to sweep across the Los Angeles basin next week, carrying new peril as the area continues to assess the damage of the wildfires that devastated the Pacific Palisades and Altadena communities 10 days ago. “We’re looking at more San

Women’s March lives on as the People’s March – at a fraction of the size of 2017

People's March protests Trump inauguration

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by Joanna Walters and Edward Helmore / 2h

Comparative quiet on Saturday in Washington contrasts sharply with white-knuckled fury of inaugural rally Eight years since its gargantuan first protests as a reaction to the incoming president being serially accused of sexual misconduct and misogyny and campaigning on restricting reproductive rights, the Women’s March on Saturday reprised in the nation’s capital before the return of that man to

Fema’s message to LA wildfire victims: ‘carefully consider’ GoFundMe appeals

FEMA warns GoFundMe may affect aid

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by Cecilia Nowell / 3h

Having a GoFundMe does not disqualify someone from aid – but it might affect their eligibility to cover specific needs After the house that she grew up in burned down in the Eaton fire in Altadena, California, last week, Steven Celiceo’s wife Kiri suggested that the couple visit the local library. As a librarian herself, she knew there were resources being distributed – and Fema agents available

Trump says he will likely grant TikTok a 90-day reprieve from US ban when he takes office

TikTok's US fate uncertain under Trump

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20by Edward Helmore in New York / 3h

President-elect said he’d probably give the company an extension from US ban the supreme court recently upheld Donald Trump has said he will “most likely” give the Chinese-owned TikTok app a 90-day reprieve from a potential ban in the US after he takes office on Monday morning. The incoming president said on Saturday, in an interview with NBC News , that he was considering the extension on a Sund

The Observer view on the Gaza ceasefire: it’s time for both sides to think again

by Observer editorial / 3h

This brief, fragile pause is a chance for all involved in the Israel-Palestine conflict to accept that violence does not work The ceasefire in Gaza , due to begin tomorrow, will bring welcome relief from daily violence but amounts, at present, to little more than a fragile, temporary pause in a conflict that is far from over. Israel has not achieved its principal war aim, as defined by its prime

Chris Riddell on the new American Gothic, starring Donald Trump and Elon Musk – cartoon

30by Chris Riddell / 3h

What will become of liberty when these two take control of the United States of America? You can buy a copy of this cartoon Continue reading...

RFK Jr reportedly sought to block Covid-19 vaccinations at height of pandemic

RFK Jr. petitions to revoke Covid vaccines

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47by Edward Helmore in New York / 4h

Trump’s pick to lead US health policy lobbied to rescind 2021 authorization and to deny any future vaccine Robert F Kennedy Jr reportedly sought to block the historic and pioneering new Covid-19 vaccinations in 2021, six months after they began being rolled out at the height of the pandemic when many thousands of people were dying of the virus. In a petition filed with the US Food and Drug Admini

Who will tame Donald Trump this time? Roll up, roll up, for the White House travelling circus | Simon Tisdall

Global support for Trump 2.0

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by Simon Tisdall / 4h

On the eve of his return, it’s clear that world leaders, whether they like him or loathe him, can’t ignore this unpredictable showman Michelle Obama’s one-woman boycott of Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration on Monday requires no explanation. It’s plain that the former first lady has zero tolerance and even less love for a man who delights in racist and sexist behaviour. Lots of other people

Sadiq Khan warns western democracy at risk from ‘resurgent fascism’ ahead of Trump inauguration

100+by Michael Savage Policy Editor / 5h

London mayor calls for stricter laws on harmful online content and takes aim at Elon Musk The west must face up to a century-defining battle against a resurgent far right that is on the march across the developed world, Sadiq Khan warns today, as he calls on ministers to take on extremism ahead of Donald Trump’s second inauguration as US president. In the most strident rallying call of any senior

‘Hell yeah’: the New Yorkers in AOC’s district excited about Trump

by J Oliver Conroy / 5h

Ahead of the inauguration, Republicans believe the tide is turning – even in the city’s most diverse neighborhoods Yassine Elmoujahid’s mouth gapes; his hand, gripping a pair of scissors, is frozen over a client’s head. I just asked Elmoujahid, a Moroccan American man who runs a barbershop on a predominantly Muslim block of Astoria, Queens, if he voted for Donald Trump. He seems surprised, almost

With his toxic revamp, Emperor Zuckerberg is preparing to be Trump’s puppet | John Naughton

30by John Naughton / 5h

The Meta boss has embraced masculinity and abandoned fact-checking and decorum. Is this the future of the tech industry? Years ago the Economist magazine had a striking cover in which Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, was portrayed as a languid clone of the Roman emperor Augustus . This was inspired by stories that Zuck was fascinated by Gus. On honeymoon in Rome in 2012, for example, he

‘It’s an absolute travesty’: fears for border wildlife as Trump takes office

24by Samuel Gilbert / 6h

Environmentalists are braced for new construction on the president’s signature border wall – and the damage that would wreak During Donald Trump’s first presidential term, he began an ambitious and costly border militarization program, including the construction of over 450 miles of wall that severed wildlife corridors and fragmented ecosystems in some of the country’s most remote and biodiverse

Democrats in denial over Trump defeat, voters say: ‘Haven’t learned the lessons’

95by Chris McGreal in Saginaw, Michigan / 6h

Voters in swing-state Michigan unimpressed with party’s election critique and say fundamental shift is needed The meeting was billed as an opportunity for the voters of Saginaw, Michigan to ask elected Democrats difficult questions about why Donald Trump, and not Kamala Harris, is moving into the White House on Monday. Vincent Oriedo, a biotechnology scientist, had just such a question. What less

I was ambassador to the UK last time Trump was in office - this is what Starmer must do this time | Kim Darroch

by Kim Darroch / 6h

The old alliances have been swept away, and foreign policy needs to reflect this new reality Friday 20 January 2017, Washington DC: ­overcast skies with the threat of rain for the inauguration of the new president, Donald J Trump. All of Washington was there: former presidents, ­senior ­politicians, supreme court ­justices and, in the seats furthest from the action, the Washington diplomatic corp

The landlord and the LA fires: how my friend’s loss revealed a new hierarchy of who gets help

40by Kelton Wright / 7h

GoFundMe is now the backbone of American comeback stories. But the people with better connections get lifted up first I love my landlord. I don’t mean that I find him charming, though I do. I mean I moved on to a swath of dirt in Los Angeles county with three ancient cabins on it, and over the course of six years, went from pleasantries in the driveway to saying: “Love you Jeri, bye!” on the phon

Texas’s anti-immigrant measures hint at extremes Trump second term may bring

43by Alexandra Villarreal in San Antonio / 7h

The state’s Operation Lone Star inflicted harsh treatment on people crossing the border from Mexico Immigration policy in the United States may be on the verge of a seismic shift, as two new chapters begin: not only is Donald Trump about to start his second term as president but the Texas legislature is convening for a new session – and those events are likely to exert a strong influence on one o

Unleash your masculine energy the Mark Zuckerberg way!

Zuckerberg advocates for masculine energy

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by Arwa Mahdawi / 7h

Meta’s CEO frets that too much ‘feminine energy’ is neutering the corporate world. Fear not, this handy guide can help Please excuse my “feminine energy” for a moment while I give a dainty little shudder. My delicate constitution, you see, has been terribly disturbed by the overpowering masculine energy of two very manly men: Mark Zuckerberg and Joe Rogan. The Meta CEO appeared on the Joe Rogan E

For Black families in Altadena, history and community burned alongside homes

Altadena Black homes destroyed by wildfires

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by Gloria Oladipo / 8h

A standout for Black generational wealth, the Los Angeles county town also was home to creatives and leaders from Octavia Butler and Sidney Poitier to Eldridge Cleaver For 34-year-old Stephán McGrue and his family, the historic Altadena area has been a haven for decades. McGrue’s relatives – some from Haiti, some from Oklahoma – were drawn to Altadena because of its breathtaking scenery and comfo

Giorgia Meloni to join far-right figures at Donald Trump inauguration

Village People to perform at Trump inauguration

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64by Angela Giuffrida in Rome / 8h

Italian PM’s office confirms she will join foreign politicians including France’s Éric Zemmour in Washington Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, will attend Donald Trump’s inauguration as US president, joining other European far-right figures including Éric Zemmour, a one-time French presidential candidate known for his xenophobia. Meloni’s attendance at the event in Washington DC on Monday w

Goggia earns fourth downhill win at Cortina while Vonn places 20th

Goggia wins downhill in Cortina

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by Agencies / 8h

Goggia charges to Cortina downhill win as Vonn flops Italian finishes 0.42sec ahead of Norwegian skier Lie Sofia Goggia put on a speed ski masterclass in Saturday’s World Cup downhill at Cortina d’Ampezzo, delighting fans with a typically fearless display on home snow as Lindsey Vonn had a disappointing run on one of her favorite pistes. Italian Goggia charged down the Olimpia delle Tofane course

Uncharted territory for the WHO if Trump withdraws US membership

22by Jessica Glenza / 9h

WHO is ‘critical in protecting US business interests’, says CEO of firm that may see lean years if Trump carries out vow The World Health Organization (WHO) could see lean years ahead if the US withdraws membership under the new Trump administration. Such a withdrawal, promised on the first day of Donald Trump ’s new administration, would in effect cut the multilateral agency’s funding by one-fif

RFK Jr’s vow to ban syrup sows concern among corn farmers in Trump heartland

100+by Stephen Starr in Darke county, Ohio / 9h

Loss of high fructose corn syrup would be a major blow for producers if Trump’s health pick is true to his word In the farms and fields of Darke and Shelby counties in western Ohio, Donald Trump enjoys near-unfettered support. In the 5 November election, more than 80% of voters here backed the president-elect – the highest rates of any counties in Ohio. But western Ohio is also prime corn growing

‘You can’t be pro-billionaire and pro-working class’: Biden’s labor chief on return of Trump

100+by Steven Greenhouse / 10h

Julie Su, acting labor secretary, fears many of Biden’s pro-worker policies will be undone by the new administration Even as Donald Trump says he will battle for America’s workers, the acting secretary of labor, Julie Su, is voicing fears that Trump will undo many of Joe Biden’s pro-worker policies, which include protecting workers from extreme heat and extending overtime pay to millions more wor

The perfect storm: why did LA’s wildfires explode out of control?

41by Gabrielle Canon and Lois Beckett / 11h

A combustible combination of factors laid the groundwork for disaster. Will LA learn the lessons from the fires as it moves forward? Dr Edith de Guzman watched the flames of the Palisades fire rolling through the Santa Monica mountains out of the windows of her University of California, Los Angeles, classroom last week. First, on Tuesday, flames surged toward the Pacific Palisades neighborhood, t

‘All hands on deck’: Bird flu in US poultry puts state cooperation to the test

22by Melody Schreiber / 11h

Unusually late migration season means poultry operations may continue to see H5N1 outbreaks, officials say Maryland has detected bird flu among three different commercial poultry flocks in the past week, marking the state’s first outbreak in more than a year. The discoveries come shortly after the establishment of a joint command with Delaware following the latter state’s detection of H5N1 in two

Australian Open 2025: Kecmanovic v Rune, Keys beats jeered Collins – live

De Minaur aims for Australian Open success

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by John Brewin (now), Martin Pegan and Jonathan Howcroft (earlier) / 11h

Alex de Minaur beats Francisco Cerundolo on day seven No 2 seed Swiatek breezes past Raducanu 6-1, 6-0 Any thoughts? Get in touch with John on email Emma Raducanu and Iga Swiatek have completed their warm-ups on Rod Laver Arena and we’re about to get under way. But hang on, the second seed is have a word to the match official and seems to be concerned about a lack of towels. Well, I guess that se